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MW 800 Vehicle Installation Guide
• Environmental considerations
• Electrical guidelines
• Liquid Propane (LP) gas warning
• Usability by driver/operator
• Vehicle vendor instructions
• Local vehicle authority regulations/design rules
MW 800 Mounting Location
The MW 800 is typically installed on a mount assembly, which affixes directly to the vehicle
transmission hump or to the Tunnel plate (preferred and not included in the kit).
Using an optional tall pedestal under the MW 800 is recommended only for use in vehicles
where air bag compliance is not required. An example of this is a utility van which does not
have passenger-side air bags for the given model year.
Correct positioning of the pedestal will ensure that the MW 800 meets the following
requirements:
• It is within easy reach of the driver/operator (more difficult due to air bag constraints)
• It will not injure the operator or passenger in case of an accident
• It does not interfere with the driver’s vision
• The workstation is properly ventilated
Equipment Ventilation
The display and CPU box are designed to operate properly in an ambient temperature range
of -22°F to 158°F (-30°C to +70°C). The MW 800 CPU must be installed in an area with
adequate air flow to allow for proper ventilation. Installers must install the CPU in an
unobstructed location in order to allow proper air flow (see Figure 2). It is imperative to
avoid installing the CPU in an enclosure or next to heat generating equipment such as: radio
transmitters, power amplifiers or a cabin heater.
When installing the MW 800, make sure that the CPU box mount or
any support is tightly anchored to the vehicle structure. Wobbly mount
can damage the hard drive.
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Caution
Air Inlet to Fans
Air Outlet from Fans
Clear 0.4” (10 mm)
Clear 1.6”
(40 mm)
Clear 1.6”
(40 mm)
Clear 0.4” (10 mm)
Clear 0.4”
(10 mm)
Figure 2
Clear Ventilation Area Around the CPU Box
